Pothole damage to car

Pothole-related breakdowns double in early-2025 – RAC

John Sootheran

The RAC attended 9439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 – double the previous quarter’s figure – highlighting the worsening state of UK roads. These incidents, caused by...

Pothole-related breakdowns double in early-2025 – RAC

Analysis
John Sootheran

The RAC attended 9439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 – double the previous quarter’s figure – highlighting the worsening state of UK roads. These incidents, caused by...

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

John Sootheran

A new study by EV battery diagnostics firm AVILOO reveals that roof-mounted bicycle carriers can dramatically reduce an electric car’s range. Testing a VW ID4 at 120km/h (75mph), the car...

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

Analysis
John Sootheran

A new study by EV battery diagnostics firm AVILOO reveals that roof-mounted bicycle carriers can dramatically reduce an electric car’s range. Testing a VW ID4 at 120km/h (75mph), the car...

Nissan warns UK car manufacturing no longer competitive

Nissan warns UK car manufacturing no longer competitive

John Sootheran

A senior Nissan executive has warned that the UK is no longer a cost-effective location for vehicle production. Alan Johnson, senior vice president overseeing Nissan’s operations across multiple regions, told...

Nissan warns UK car manufacturing no longer competitive

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John Sootheran

A senior Nissan executive has warned that the UK is no longer a cost-effective location for vehicle production. Alan Johnson, senior vice president overseeing Nissan’s operations across multiple regions, told...

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will consider new European Union proposals to modernise MOT-style tests for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in line...

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will consider new European Union proposals to modernise MOT-style tests for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in line...

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

John Sootheran

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its full range of electric vans, aimed at retail SME business customers. Branded Upgrade to Business Class, the package covers scheduled...

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

News
John Sootheran

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its full range of electric vans, aimed at retail SME business customers. Branded Upgrade to Business Class, the package covers scheduled...

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

John Sootheran

The Tesla Model 3 is now the UK’s fastest-selling used car under four years old, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report. Despite mixed fortunes for Tesla in the new...

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

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John Sootheran

The Tesla Model 3 is now the UK’s fastest-selling used car under four years old, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report. Despite mixed fortunes for Tesla in the new...

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

John Sootheran

Alphabet (GB) has launched its new digital platform, Alphabet Motion – a self-service tool aimed at sole traders and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The tool allows users to research and configure vehicles,...

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

News
John Sootheran

Alphabet (GB) has launched its new digital platform, Alphabet Motion – a self-service tool aimed at sole traders and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The tool allows users to research and configure vehicles,...

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

John Sootheran

Polestar is now issuing battery health certificates for used Polestar 2 models, showing the useable battery capacity as a percentage. This forms part of a comprehensive 112-point check, aimed at...

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

News
John Sootheran

Polestar is now issuing battery health certificates for used Polestar 2 models, showing the useable battery capacity as a percentage. This forms part of a comprehensive 112-point check, aimed at...

CATL fast-charging EV battery

Chinese EV battery offers 320 miles of range with five minute charge

John Sootheran

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has launched a new unit capable of 1.3 megawatt charging. The Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can add up to 320 miles of range in just...

Chinese EV battery offers 320 miles of range with five minute charge

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John Sootheran

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has launched a new unit capable of 1.3 megawatt charging. The Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can add up to 320 miles of range in just...

Driver using in-car screen

Fleet managers urged to address secondary-screens risks

John Sootheran

Fleet managers are being advised to review their risk management policies in light of increasing concerns over driver distraction caused by in-car screens. FleetCheck has highlighted the growing presence of...

Fleet managers urged to address secondary-screens risks

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John Sootheran

Fleet managers are being advised to review their risk management policies in light of increasing concerns over driver distraction caused by in-car screens. FleetCheck has highlighted the growing presence of...

Trusted Brands in Fleet 2025/26 - Highly Recommended entries

Trusted Brands in Fleet 2025/26 - Highly Recommended entries

John Sootheran

The new edition of 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet will be released in May. The report uses in-depth, real-world research data from 400 fleet managers to highlight the best-performing brands...

Trusted Brands in Fleet 2025/26 - Highly Recommended entries

News
John Sootheran

The new edition of 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet will be released in May. The report uses in-depth, real-world research data from 400 fleet managers to highlight the best-performing brands...

Grid Delays Threaten UK’s Commercial EV Rollout

Grid Delays Threaten UK’s Commercial EV Rollout

John Sootheran

Fleets aiming to electrify their vans and trucks are facing major setbacks due to excessive delays in grid connections, with some businesses facing delays of up to 15 years for...

Grid Delays Threaten UK’s Commercial EV Rollout

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John Sootheran

Fleets aiming to electrify their vans and trucks are facing major setbacks due to excessive delays in grid connections, with some businesses facing delays of up to 15 years for...

Allstar and PayByPhone take the hassle out of business parking

Allstar and PayByPhone take the hassle out of business parking

John Sootheran

Allstar is collaborating with PayByPhone to deliver Allstar Parking – a smarter way to manage business parking. The service is designed to simplify admin and reduce hassle around business parking...

Allstar and PayByPhone take the hassle out of business parking

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John Sootheran

Allstar is collaborating with PayByPhone to deliver Allstar Parking – a smarter way to manage business parking. The service is designed to simplify admin and reduce hassle around business parking...

New premium Chinese brand, Denza, to hit the UK

New premium Chinese brand, Denza, to hit the UK

John Sootheran

Denza, the premium arm of the Chinese BYD Group, has officially launched in Europe, with cars arriving in the UK in 2026. The Denza line-up will include electric and plug-in...

New premium Chinese brand, Denza, to hit the UK

Review
John Sootheran

Denza, the premium arm of the Chinese BYD Group, has officially launched in Europe, with cars arriving in the UK in 2026. The Denza line-up will include electric and plug-in...

UK EV charging network grows 28% in a year

UK EV charging network grows 28% in a year

John Sootheran

Over 1200 new public EV chargers were installed across the UK in March, bringing the national total to 76,507 – a 28% year-on-year increase, according to new figures from the...

UK EV charging network grows 28% in a year

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John Sootheran

Over 1200 new public EV chargers were installed across the UK in March, bringing the national total to 76,507 – a 28% year-on-year increase, according to new figures from the...

ICE vans' ZEV fate delayed

ICE vans' ZEV fate delayed

John Sootheran

The Government has confirmed that new diesel and petrol vans can be sold until 2035, along with hybrids, giving fleets more time to switch to zero-emission vehicles.

ICE vans' ZEV fate delayed

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John Sootheran

The Government has confirmed that new diesel and petrol vans can be sold until 2035, along with hybrids, giving fleets more time to switch to zero-emission vehicles.